The Depth of the Student Loan Debt

[1QuirkyKiwi]

My Grandparents cashed in their life savings to pay for me to study at the RSN. I refused, yet, they insisted my need was greater because it was for my future and they had lived their lives. I will always be eternally grateful to them for their generosity. When I got a part-time job as a Medical Artist whilst studying, I paid for them to visit me in London, see some West End shows and stay with family in Italy. It was the least I could do.

I’m about to embark on a Master’s degree and I’m funding this venture myself and not getting any help from grants, sponsors or loans because I’m not guaranteed to get accepted for any. Financially, things will be tight, and I’ve budgeted for daily and weekly living for myself and my furbabies. I’ve tried to take into consideration any unforeseen expenses.

I’ve been offered a chance at doing something I’d love to do which will earn me a little extra money; it won’t be a lot, yet, the experience and learning another Artist skill will out weigh this for me. It will mean deferring my Masters for a year. The money will come in useful, though…